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Namegata
City in Ibaraki, Japan
Overview
Namegata is a rural city set along the shores of Lake Kasumigaura in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Blending lakeside tranquility, local festivals, and abundant fresh produce, it offers a glimpse into Japan's countryside charm away from the urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ibaraki
Population
31,828
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
36.01°, 140.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,046
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
54
English
32
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-1.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1543 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IBR
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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